Hyderabad: The Group 3 examinations, which began on Sunday, saw a turnout of only about 50% of the 5,36,400 registered candidates.
According to official data, 2,73,847 candidates (51.1%) appeared for Paper I, while 2,72,173 candidates (50.7%) took Paper II.
Confusion over centers
Several candidates missed their exams due to mix-ups involving similarly named exam centres. Many expressed frustration and blamed authorities for the miscommunication.
“My exam centre was mentioned as Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Degree College, near KLR College, Kothagudem in the hall ticket. I reached well in advance, only to find my hall ticket number missing. Upon inquiry, I was told my actual centre was in Palwancha. I rushed there by auto but arrived too late,” shared Saramma, a disheartened candidate. She demanded accountability, stating, “I missed my exam because of the govt’s mistake.”
Some more aspirants in other centres narrowly avoided missing their exams with help from authorities.
In Hyderabad, police officials assisted a candidate who mistakenly went to Gauthami college in Jeedimetla, instead of Geethanjali college in Balanagar, by providing her a ride in traffic patrol vehicle to the correct exam centre.
Similarly, in Mahabubnagar district, police officials ensured another candidate reached her centre on time and also aided a student who fainted near an exam venue.
Question paper mix-up
At NSR Junior College in Medchal, candidates in one exam room received the English-Urdu question paper instead of the English-Telugu version.
The error caused a 30-minute delay for students, prompting authorities to grant additional time to the affected candidates.
However, despite the low turnout on the first day of the exam, 76.4% of registered candidates downloaded their hall tickets. The third paper of the Group 3 examinations is scheduled for Monday.
This year’s exam process has drawn criticism for logistical lapses, with many aspirants demanding improved coordination to prevent any future disruptions.
According to official data, 2,73,847 candidates (51.1%) appeared for Paper I, while 2,72,173 candidates (50.7%) took Paper II.
Confusion over centers
Several candidates missed their exams due to mix-ups involving similarly named exam centres. Many expressed frustration and blamed authorities for the miscommunication.
“My exam centre was mentioned as Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Degree College, near KLR College, Kothagudem in the hall ticket. I reached well in advance, only to find my hall ticket number missing. Upon inquiry, I was told my actual centre was in Palwancha. I rushed there by auto but arrived too late,” shared Saramma, a disheartened candidate. She demanded accountability, stating, “I missed my exam because of the govt’s mistake.”
Some more aspirants in other centres narrowly avoided missing their exams with help from authorities.
In Hyderabad, police officials assisted a candidate who mistakenly went to Gauthami college in Jeedimetla, instead of Geethanjali college in Balanagar, by providing her a ride in traffic patrol vehicle to the correct exam centre.
Similarly, in Mahabubnagar district, police officials ensured another candidate reached her centre on time and also aided a student who fainted near an exam venue.
Question paper mix-up
At NSR Junior College in Medchal, candidates in one exam room received the English-Urdu question paper instead of the English-Telugu version.
The error caused a 30-minute delay for students, prompting authorities to grant additional time to the affected candidates.
However, despite the low turnout on the first day of the exam, 76.4% of registered candidates downloaded their hall tickets. The third paper of the Group 3 examinations is scheduled for Monday.
This year’s exam process has drawn criticism for logistical lapses, with many aspirants demanding improved coordination to prevent any future disruptions.
